Lakeland High School construction on track for fall 2022 opening
After years of waiting and debating, construction of Lakeland’s high school is underway an on schedule to open for the 2022-23 school year.
Michael Waddell
Freelance Reporter
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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January 2021
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High School Sports New wrestling facility, other improvements planned for Arlington High
As part of the growing success to its wrestling program, Arlington High School will start construction on a $3.9 million, 14,500-square-foot facility for the school’s mat grapplers.
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Lakeland Lakeland gets proactive with economic development strategy
With Lakeland Commons and The Lake District mixed-use projects under construction, Lakeland is adopting a proactive approach to its economic development strategy, targeting a number of properties for redevelopment.
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December 2020
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Education Former Arlington Elementary teacher returning as principal
After a five-year tenure in the Arlington Community Schools administrative offices, Tonya Hawkins is returning the Arlington Elementary, this time, leading the school as its new principal.
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Arlington Spreading Christmas cheer: Shepherd’s Haven caroling, making gifts for the holidays
Shepherd’s Haven offers a special collection of merchandise for people in the Arlington community searching for a last-minute specially made gift.
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Lakeland Atkinson joins Lakeland BOC, Dial named vice mayor
Lakeland Board of Commissioners welcome new commissioner and selects a vice mayor in a lengthy agenda dealing with development, park plans and a 20-year vision.
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Real Estate Lakeland developers and builders enjoy strong year for new homes
Residential development in Lakeland is at a premium, leading to a high demand for new houses in a tight market.
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Education Lakeland school district honors principal
Joretha Lockhart is the West Tennessee Grand Division Principal of the Year.
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Real Estate Creekside Homes enjoying big year for home sales in Arlington
Creekside Homes is becoming a major player in Arlington subdivision project with several developments in various stages of construction.
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Lakeland Time to play: Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park enjoys makeover in Lakeland
Renovations to the Zadie E. Kuehl Memorial Park in Lakeland expected to allow more use for residents on the south side of the suburb.
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November 2020
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Coronavirus Shelby County reports 607 more COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
The Shelby County Health Department reported 607 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, Nov. 29.
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Lakeland Boba Society, Starbucks among first tenants set to open at The Lake District
Early tenants, such as Starbucks, begin looking at opening in The Lake District as the mixed-unit project near Canada Road and Interstate 40 continues to develop.
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Lakeland Lakeland MPC sends residential project back for further review
Lakeland planning commission members are resisting smaller lots coming into the suburb, declining to send a project to the Board of Commissioners.
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Arlington Arlington seeing more office development, looks to 560 new homes
The Arlington Planning Commission endorsed several projects at its Monday meeting, a sign of how development – commercial and residential – in the town continues to advance.
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Arlington Arlington retail center to target health-minded clientele
Gary Rapp Jr. is developing a four-bay center on Airline Road, including one bay where he will operate a new deli.
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Lakeland Long-delayed Lakeland Commons gets approval for Phase 2
Developer Vincent Smith had complained in recent months that the delays were making interested tenants nervous.
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Education Mayo offers ACS semester progress report at Arlington chamber luncheon
Jeff Mayo took over in the middle of a pandemic to steer the Arlington Community Schools. Now, he is preparing for his second semester at the helm.
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Arlington Arlington Animal Clinic moves to new home
With a larger new building on Airline Road, Arlington Animal Clinic is expanding its practice under Dr. Monica Schoknecht.
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Arlington Bank of Fayette County furthering expansion into Shelby County
With plans for a branch in Arlington, The Bank of Fayette County is increasing its footprint in Shelby County, with more locations expected.
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Elections Atkinson, Wright prepare for 4-year terms on Lakeland commission
Former city manager Jim Atkinson and incumbent Wesley Wright make plans for their new four-year terms.
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Real Estate Arlington home market strong despite pandemic
Pricing is up across the board, partially due to a nationwide lumber shortage, and demand for homes in the suburb has stayed strong. The supply of homes for sale still hovers at all-time lows.
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October 2020
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Arlington Student opening Linen Rose Boutique in Arlington early next year
A 17-year-old senior at St. Benedict is expanding her contemporary women’s clothing business as Linen Rose opens its first permanent location in Arlington.
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High School Sports Arlington High debuts new indoor athletic practice facility
Arlington High unveils a new $4 million indoor athletic practice facility, providing several of its sports an advantage on the competition.
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Arlington MicroPort strives to become global player
Arlington-based MicroPort looks to move into the global market in handling knee and hip replacements as the company pursues a new business strategy.
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Lakeland Lakeland approves new moratorium on apartments
The new moratorium will halt multi-family developments for two years.
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